Arts & Performance
American Music Jubilee / Exit 97 (image to the right)
300 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-202-9927, 877-843-7839
An evening of “Southern hospitality, great American music and side-splitting comedy” delights audiences with classic and contemporary country and gospel and a patriotic tribute.
http://www.amjubilee.com
Arts Council of Wilson / Exit 121
124 Nash St, Wilson
252-291-4329
Located in the historic downtown Wilson, the art council offers three art galleries to the public. Art & Theatre camp and children’s programs are offered in the summer. Art exhibits, workshops and lectures are offered throughout the year.
http://wilsonarts.com
Atlantic One Amphitheater at Carolina Crossroads/Exit 171 (image to the right)
395 Wallace Fork Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC
(252) 538-4350
Atlantic One Amphitheater at Carolina Crossroads is North Carolina's newest entertainment venue. In operation since Summer 2006, the Carolina Crossroads Entertainment District offered such artists as Big & Rich, Willie Nelson, Gretchen Wilson, Hank Williams Jr. and many more at its outdoor concert venue. The anchor attraction of the district is The Roanoke Rapids Theatre. A new, beautiful 147-room Hilton Garden Inn is also on site. Atlantic One has hosted such artists as Frankie Beverly and MAZE, Soulja Boy, and more.
http://www.atlanticoneamp.com
Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra / Exit 121
Barton College, Wilson
252-399-6535
This orchestra provides an extraordinary opportunity for visitors to enjoy symphonic music. Offers four performances annually, including two signature dinner performances: Symphony and Soul and Love the Symphony.
http://barton.edu
Campbell University Fine Arts / Exit 73
Campbell University, Buies Creek
910-893-1495
Offers performances throughout the year such as University Choral Society, Musicals, Gallery Shows, Campbell Voices and Jazz Ensemble.
http://web.campbell.edu/calendar/finearts.html
Campbelton Landing / Exit 52
1122 Person St, Fayetteville
910-483-1649
This historic amphitheater located on the Cape Fear River hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including production by Cape Fear Regional Theater in May.
http://campbeltonlanding.com
Cape Fear Regional Theater / Exit 52 (image to the right)
1209 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-323-4234
Since 1962, this award-winning theater has been delighting audiences with elaborate musicals, comedies, classic dramas, off-Broadway productions and children’s favorites.
http://cfrt.org
Carolina Civic Center / Exit 20
315 N. Chestnut St, Lumberton
910-738-4339
On the National Register of Historic Places, the Carolina Civic Center is one of downtown Lumberton’s most historic landmarks.
http://carolinaciviccenter.com
Crown Center / Exit 46 (image to the right)
1960 Coliseum Dr, Fayetteville
910-438-4100
Big name entertainment and a variety of events, concerts, sports, family shows, theater productions and trade/craft/specialty shows are offered year round in this four-building complex.
http://crowncoliseum.com
Dan Finch Pottery / Exit 119
5526 Finch Nursery Ln, Bailey
252-972-5080
Located on a family farm devoted to growing blueberry plants, pottery production and building blue bird nesting boxes. All pottery is made, glazed and fired at the farm studio.
Edna Boykin Theater / Exit 121
108 N. Nash St, Wilson
252-291-4329
The Boykin Theatre offers vistors plush seating for 650 people in this 1919 Vaudeville Theatre. Performances are showcased year round. Theatre of the American South festival is held in May annually.
http://wilsonarts.com
Fayetteville Museum of Art / Exit 52 (image to the right)
839 Stamper Rd, Fayetteville
910-485-5121
Features world-class rotating art exhibits, as well as concerts, workshops and special events.
http://fayettevillemuseumart.org
Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra / Exit 58
5400 Ramsey St., Reeves Auditorium, Fayetteville
910-433-4690
The oldest community-sponsored symphony in North Carolina performs a variety of themed concerts throughout the year at Methodist University.
http://fayettevillesymphony.org
First for Freedom Historical Drama / Exit 168 (image to the right)
4-H Rural Life Center, Highway 903, Halifax
800-522-4282
The First for Freedom historical outdoor drama has been in performance since our bicentennial in 1976. Written by local playwright Maxville B. Williams, the drama depicts the events that led to the adoption of the Halifax Resolves on April 12, 1776, the first official declaration of independence by any colony. The drama is performed each summer at the end of June and July 4th weekend. Check the website for 2010 show dates.
http://www.visithalifax.com
Gilbert Theater on Bow Street / Exit 52
116 Green St, Fayetteville
910-678-7186
This American Association of Community Theatres (AACT) award-winning community theater performs critically acclaimed contemporary works and the classics.
http://gilberttheater.com
Givens Performing Arts Center / Exit 17
UNC-Pembroke, Pembroke
910-521-6361
This center offers performing arts, youth, professional speakers and a Broadway series each year.
http://uncp.edu/gpac
Lakeland Theatre Company / Exit 173 (image to the right)
411 Mosby Ave, Littleton
877-330-0574
Produces a sensational variety of dramas, comedies, musicals and concerts featuring local talent. Dubbed the busiest community theater in America!
http://lakelandartscenter.org
NC Indian Cultural Center / Exit 14
638 Terry Sanford Rd, Pembroke
910-521-6282
Programs include pow wows, seasonal festivals, musical shows and other educational events.
Neuse Little Theatre / Exit 95
209 S. Front St, Smithfield
919-934-1873
This local community theater takes on productions such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Grease” and “Cinderella.”
http://neuselittletheatre.org
Paul A. Johnston Auditorium / Exit 95
Johnston Community College, 245 College Rd, Smithfield
919-209-2099
This 1,000-seat performing arts auditorium includes the Performing Arts Concert Series, Johnston County Chorale and the Country Music Showcase throughout the year.
http://johnstoncc.edu/performingarts/default.htm
Stewart Theater / Exit 73
114 N. Wilson Ave, Dunn
910-892-8142
Home to Harnett County Regional Theater, the 500-seat Stewart Theater offers performances ranging from plays to concerts, magician showcases and more.
Strike at the Wind! Outdoor Drama / Exit 14
638 Terry Sanford Rd, Pembroke
910-521-0835
This true story of survival, love and war is based on the life of Lumbee Indian and Civil War-era legend Henry Berry Lowrie. Friday & Saturday, July through August.
http://strikeatthewind.com
The Arts Center / Exit 52
301 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-323-1776
Diverse rotating exhibits in a unique downtown building built in 1910 as a post office and now home to the Arts Council of Fayetteville.
http://theartscouncil.com
The Arts Center at the Imperial Center / Exit 138
270 Gay St, Rocky Mount
252-972-1163
The Arts Center consists of a visual arts building, education center and a permanent collection with rotating professional, historical and children’s exhibits and a gift shop
http://rockymountnc.gov/artscenter
The Centre at Halifax Community College / Exit 173 (image to the right)
200 College Dr, Weldon
252-538-4336
Enjoy performing arts series including such shows as the NC Dance Theatre, NC Symphony, dramas like Julius Caesar and musical tributes to Patsy Cline and John Denver.
http://hcccentre.com
The Clayton Center / Exit 97
111 E. Second St, Clayton
919-553-1737
This 600-seat performing arts center features the Palladian Concert Series along with 3,300 square feet of meeting and reception space for groups of 20-350.
http://theclaytoncenter.com
The Roanoke Rapids Theatre at Carolina Crossroads/ Exit 171 (image to the right)
500 Carolina Crossroads Parkway, Roanoke Rapids
252-538-4040 Box Office
A diverse entertainment schedule is set for this 1500-seat theatre, including gospel, country, blues, R&B and more! Visit the website regularly for updates. Contact the box office directly Mon-Sat from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or purchase tickets online at Ticket Master.
http://rrtheatre.com
The Theatre at the Imperial Centre / Exit 138
270 Gay St, Rocky Mount
252-972-1163
This 300-seat facility is home to one of the state’s finest community theater groups with local and traveling productions, such as the best of Broadway to nationally known musical and theatrical performers.
http://rockymountnc.gov/artscenter/theatre.html
W.J. Barefoot Auditorium / Exit 79
303 E. Church St, Benson
919-894-5117
Home to the Benson Little Theatre, this 350-seat performing arts auditorium is perfect for concerts, assemblies, pageants and theatrical productions.
Whirligigs / Exit 107
Wiggins Mill Rd, Lucama
800-497-7398
The Whirligigs are elaborate and colorful metal sculptures that move with the wind. A total of 30 sculptures are erected on the property of Folk Artist Vollis Simpson, world renowned for his talents.
Agriculture & Foods
A&B Milling Company / Exit 154 (image to the right)
200 Halifax St, Enfield
252-445-3161
Aunt Ruby’s Peanut Gift Shop offers many peanut choices including raw shelled, country-style roasted, chocolate clusters, roasted redskin, honey roasted and salted in the shell.
http://auntrubyspeanuts.com
Atkinson Milling Co. / Exit 97 (image to the right)
95 Atkinson Mill Rd, Selma
919-965-3547
Built in 1757, this mill has been in continuous operation for more than 240 years. Today, Atkinson’s Mill is the only water-powered gristmill operating in the area.
http://atkinsonmilling.com
Banks Miniature Horse Farm / Exit 97
2667 Peele Rd, Clayton
919-553-7216
Home to many fine miniature horses from outstanding bloodlines, this farm strives to provide an atmosphere where horses are admired and respected.
http://bankshorsefarm.com
Border Belt Farmers Museum / Exit 10
101 Thompson St, Fairmont
910-628-9216
Early tobacco warehouses and farming equipment are on display in this converted Atlantic Coastline Railway Depot.
Deans Farm / Exit 116
4231 NC Hwy 42 W, Wilson
252-237-0967
Fresh fruits, vegetables and much more. Offering a variety of seasonal family-friendly activities, including hayrides and picking your own strawberries and pumpkins.
Dunn Farmers Market / Exit 73
Downtown Dunn, Dunn
910- 892-4113
Open May through October every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, this market offers local fruits, vegetables, pork skins, baked items, plants and more.
Gillis Hill Farms / Exit 46 (image to the right)
2701 Gillis Hill Rd, Fayetteville
910-867-2350
Owned and farmed by the Gillis family since the mid-1700s. Offers wagon-drawn or walking tours of a working farm and homemade ice cream.
http://gillishillfarm.com
Jambbas Ranch / Exit 49
5386 Tabor Church Rd, Fayetteville
910-484-2798, 910-484-4808
See animals including buffalo, llamas, deer, elk, Watusi cows, sheep, duck, swans and peacocks in a natural habitat.
http://jambbas.com
Jan’s Strawberries & Peaches / Exit 93
3188 Stevens Sausage Rd, Smithfield
919-934-2989
Jan’s has fresh farm produce and pick-your-own strawberries and peaches, available April through July.
Noah’s Landing / Exit 73
1489 Live Oak Rd, Coats
910-897-NOAH
Noah’s Landing is located on 12 acres, home to a wide variety of unusual domestic and exotic animals.
http://noahslanding2x2.com
Rocky Mount Farmer’s Market / Exit 138
Peachtree St, Rocky Mount
Locally grown farm-fresh fruits and produce, homemade jams and pickles, fresh flowers plus local farm-grown fish and country meat products. Open on Saturdays.
Smith’s Strawberry Farm / Exit 95
433 Sanders Rd., McGees Crossroads
919-934-1700
Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries available mid-April through July.
http://upickberries.com
Smithfield Ham Shop / Exit 95
204 N. Bright Leaf Blvd, Smithfield
919-934-8054
Come view thousands of hams curing from our Ham Shop. Taste why Men’s Journal proclaimed Johnston County Hams among “The 100 Best Things to Eat in America.”
http://countrycuredhams.com
Southeastern NC Agricultural Center & Farmers Market / Exit 14
1027 US Hwy 74 E, Lumberton
910-671-5699
North Carolina’s newest agricultural center and farmers market.
http://agr.state.nc.us/markets
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park / Exit 168 (image to the right)
4963 Hwy 258, Scotland Neck
252-826-3186
Enjoy the breathtaking colors and variety of calls of the world’s largest collection of rare and endangered waterfowl with more than 1,500 ducks, geese and swans of over 170 different species. You'll walk through continentally-themed aviaries, have a picnic, enjoy a memorial garden, take a wetland walk, soar to new heights in the state's first accessible treehouse overlooking the wetlands, enjoy the playground and fossil dig and so much more!
http://shwpark.com
The Cornfield Maze / Exit 77
Hodges Chapel Rd, Dunn
910-892-3047
A large puzzle of twists and turns carved into a cornfield offers “agriculture in process.” Also features concessions, games for children, a miniature tricycle maze, pumpkin toss and much more.
The Farmer’s Corner / Exit 97
1620 Loop Rd, Clayton
919-553-4094
Boyette Farm hosts the Fear Farm and Christmas Lights on the Neuse River each year.
http://fearfarm.com
The Pound Cake Co. / Exit 79
310 S. Lee St, Benson
919-894-8448
Featured in Southern Living and Fresh Market, The Pound Cake offers award-winning pound cakes, breads and sweets.
http://thebestcake.com
Tobacco Farm Life Museum / Exit 107
709 Church St., Hwy 301 N, Kenly
919-284-3431, 800-965-1437
A 6,000 square-foot exhibit hall displaying artifacts from all aspects of farm life, including a children’s exhibit, restored farmstead with kitchen, blacksmith shop and tobacco barn.
http://tobaccofarmlifemuseum.org
West Produce / Exit 73
2026 Hayes Rd, Spring Lake
910-497-7443
Offers fresh fruit and vegetables year-round. Offers hayrides, carnival food, face painting, pumpkins and seasonal produce.
Wilson’s Mills Farm Market / Exit 97
5494 Wilson’s Mills Rd, Wilson's Mills
919-934-6918
Year-round selection of local produce, baked goods and greenhouse plants for sale. Great source for strawberries and pumpkins.
Gardens & Grapevines
Cape Fear Botanical Garden / Exit 52 (image to the right)
536 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville
910-486-0221
The 85-acre garden includes an old farmhouse and heritage garden, perennial gardens, wildflowers, majestic oaks, nature trails and numerous species of native plants.
http://capefearbg.org
Fayetteville Rose Garden / Exit 52
2201 Hull Rd. (Fayetteville Technical Community College)
910-678-8228
A popular spot in town features a wonderful display of rose variations and colors.
Flora MacDonald Gardens / Exit 20
S. College St, Red Springs
910-843-5000
These gardens, known for their variety of azaleas in the spring, still have many of the original plants.
http://capefearscots.com/campus.html#gardens
Hinnant Vineyards & Winery / Exit 97
826 Pine Level-Micro Rd, Pine Level
919-965-3350
The largest muscadine vineyard in North Carolina offers 14 estate wines, tours, tasting room and gift shop.
http://hinnantvineyards.com
J. Wesley Vineyards / Exit 58
9340 Chickapee Dr, Linden
910-321-WINE
The winery features a 6,700-square-foot house for wine tastings and events, 11,000-square-foot wine production room, wine bar, café and barrel room.
http://jwesleyvineyards.com
Library Rose Garden / Exit 121
249 West Nash St., Wilson
This garden features 24 varieties of Hybrid Tea Roses, many designated as “All American Rose Selections.” Eight beds contain over 120 plants providing a blooming season from mid-April through November.
Powell's Gardens / Exit 97
9468 US Hwy 70 East, Princeton
919-936-4421
Features 600 varieties of Bearded Iris and Day Lilies, as well as the largest collection of hosta in the Southeast.
The Arboretum at JCC / Exit 95
1240 E. Market St, Smithfield
919-209-2052
Located on the campus of Johnston Community College, enjoy trails and gardens.
Wilson Botanical Gardens / Exit 121
Wilson County Agricultural Building, 1806 Goldsboro St, Wilson
252-237-0111
This garden is comprised of a tree collection, five different turf grass species and bird and butterfly gardens along with display gardens.
http://wilson-co.com/arboretum.html
Wilson Rose Garden / Exit 121
1800 Herring Ave, Wilson
252-399-2266
An all-American rose selection that offers over 1,100 rose plants, consisting of 165 varities. This garden features a picnic area, arbors, water pond and art structures.
http://wilsonrosegarden.com
Heritage & Museums
82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum / Exit 52 (image to the right)
Intersection of Gela & Ardennes St, Fort Bragg
910-432-3443, 910-432-5307
Houses the history of the 82nd Airborne Division from 1917 to the present and features photographic exhibits, static displays, artifacts, and a film and gift shop.
http://www.bragg.army.mil/18abn/museums.htm
Airborne & Special Operations Museum / Exit 52 (image to the right)
100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville
910-483-3003
Part of the U.S. Army Museum System, explore the 60-year history of airborne and special operations units through dramatic, life-size, imaginative and interactive exhibits.
http://asomf.org
Ava Gardner Museum / Exit 95 (image to the right)
325 E. Market St, Smithfield
919-934-5830
Home to an incredible collection including original scripts, photos, costumes and personal effects of screen legend Ava Gardner – a true Hollywood “Cinderella” story.
http://www.avagardner.org
Averasboro Civil War Battlefield Museum & Chicora Cemetery / Exit 71
3300 NC Hwy 82, Dunn
910-891-8019, 910-892-3282
Site of the first deliberate, tactical resistance to the infamous march of Federal forces through Georgia and the Carolinas.
http://averasboro.com
Benson Museum of Local History / Exit 79
303 E. Church St, Benson
919-894-3825
Established to collect, preserve and display items of historical significance including railroad and military memorabilia, antiques, quilts and farming artifacts.
Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site / Exit 90 (image to the right)
5466 Harper House Rd, Four Oaks
910-594-0789
Site of the largest Civil War land battle fought in NC in an attempt to stop Sherman’s march. Site includes a museum, the Harper House and union earthworks and trails.
http://bentonvillebattlefield.nchistoricsites.org
Boyette Slave & Schoolhouse / Exit 107
2331 Glendale Rd, Kenly
919-284-3431
This one-room log house of hand-hewn planks is joined by full dove-tail notches and pegs and features a mud and stick chimney.
Children’s Museum and Science Center at the Imperial Center / Exit 138
270 Gay St, Rocky Mount
252-972-1167
Home to the state’s only digital planetarium plus exotic live animals, hands-on exhibits, puppet theater and a NC coastal “living marsh.”
http://rockymountnc.gov/museum/
Country Doctor Museum / Exit 119
6642 Peele Rd, Bailey
252-235-4165
Chartered in 1967 to honor the “old family doctor,” this museum consists of the restored offices of two country doctors who practiced from 1857-1887.
http://countrydoctormuseum.org
Fascinate-U Children’s Museum / Exit 52
116 Green St, Fayetteville
910-829-9171
A place for children to explore their world the way they learn best: through creative role-playing and interaction with each other and the objects around them.
http://fascinate-U.com
Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum / Exit 52 (image to the right)
Russell and Ray Ave, Fayetteville
910-433-1455
Housed in the restored Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad depot, this museum focuses on the history of transportation in Cumberland County from Native American times to early 20th century.
General William C. Lee Airborne Museum / Exit 73
209 W. Divine St, Dunn
910-892-1947
Home of Dunn native General William C. Lee, the museum tells Lee’s life story as well as the early years of the U.S. Army Airborne.
http://generalleeairbornemuseum.org
Hammerstone Scout Museum / Exit 73
Leaflet Church Rd, Lillington
910-814-2955
This museum takes you back 100 years to the very root of the scouting movement with memorabilia of scouting pioneers and heroes.
Harnett County Indian Museum / Exit 73
31 Crazy Horse Trail, Kipling
919-552-2336
This rustic museum includes a craft shop, artifact display and a log cabin that shows how pioneer lived; it also includes exhibits of Native American tools.
Historic Halifax / Exit 168 (image to the right)
25 Saint David St, Halifax
252-583-7191
Site of the adoption of the Halifax Resolves, the first official action for independence by any colony. Ten historic structures, museum, film, living history demonstrations and archeological exhibit. Admission is free.
http://nchistoricsites.org/halifax/halifax.htm
Historic Train Depot / Exit 2
Main St, Rowland
910-422-3822
A completely restored railroad depot donated to the Town of Rowland by CSX Railways. It features the history of Rowland and railroading.
Imagination Station Science Museum / Exit 121
202 W. Nash St, Wilson
252-291-5113
Science education museum with many exhibits for every age with up-close experiences, daily live science programs, live animals and demonstrations.
http://imaginescience.org
John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Museum / Exit 52
Corner of Ardennes & Marion Streets, Fort Bragg
910-432-1533, 910-432-4272
Houses a collection of fascinating weapons, military art and cultural items from all over the world. Emphasis on special forces (Green Berets).
http://bragg.army.mil/18abn/museums.htm
Johnston County Heritage Center / Exit 95
241 E. Market St, Smithfield
919-934-2836
The Heritage Center is one of the best-equipped facilities for studying local history and genealogy, and it offers a large collection of public records, manuscripts and family histories.
http://johnstonnc.com/heritage
Lundy-Fetterman Museum and Exhibit Hall / Exit 73
Campbell University, Buies Creek
910-814-4398
The museum displays part of Burrows T. and Mabel Lundy’s collection of mounted wildlife specimens and is dedicated to teaching young people about the nature and wildlife.
Museum of Native American Resource Center / Exit 17
UNC Pembroke, Old Main, Pembroke
910-521-6282
Exhibits on crafts and arts depict tribal Indian life. Major displays include an authentic log canoe and log cabin.
http://uncp.edu/nativemuseum
Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex / Exit 52 (image to the right)
801 Arsenal Ave, Fayetteville
910-486-1330
Three historic resources in one setting: Museum galleries tell history of Southeast NC from native American times; Arsenal Park houses the remains of the Fayetteville Arsenal; Also, tour the EA Poe house, a restored circa-1897 home.
http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/osm/mcf.html
North Carolina Baseball Museum / Exit 116
300 Stadium St, Wilson
252-296-3048
This museum, located at Historic Fleming Stadium, features baseball memorabilia from such players as Catfish Hunter, Hoyt Wilhelm, Gaylord Perry, Enos Slaughter Rick Ferrell and Buck Leonard.
http://wilsonnc.org
Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House Museum / Exit 121
1202 E. Nash St, Wilson
252-296-3056
Features artifacts that depict the culture and contribution of African-Americans to the history and development of Wilson. The house was built in 1946 by Freeman, a noted local black stonemason.
http://freemanroundhouse.com
Railroad Modelers Train / Exit 116
The Antique Barn, 2810 Forest Hills Blvd, Wilson
252-237-6778
This train operates over a double-track main line that transverses 65 modules. The engine has a capacity of 60 engines on a seven scale mile track and offers bridges, mountains, trestles and staging yard.
Red Springs Historical Museum / Exit 20
504 E. Fourth Ave, Red Springs
910-843-7300
Displays include early family life, education, military, farming, baseball, medical/dental and businesses.
Remembering Tillery / Exit 168 (image to the right)
321 Community Center Rd, Tillery
252-826-3017
This site tells the story of a 1930’s Resettlement Community, part of the “New Deal.” Transplanted into an exiting community, settlers purchased 40 acres and a mule to begin their lives raising crops and families along the mighty Roanoke River. The community suffered greatly during the Roanoke River flood of 1940.
http://cct78.org
Roanoke Canal Museum / Exit 173 (image to the right)
15 Jackson St. Ext, Roanoke Rapids
252-537-2769
Interactive museum showcasing our transportation, power generation and industrialization history via the Roanoke River and Roanoke Canal.
http://roanokecanal.com
Robeson County Showcase Museum / Exit 20
101 S. Elm St, Lumberton
910-738-7979
Museum collection of artifacts relative to Lumberton and Robeson County.
http://robesoncountyhistory.org
Robeson Planetarium / Exit 17
420 Caton Rd, Lumberton
910-671-6015
Presentations teach astronomy using multi-media, exhibits, photographs and displays.
http://robesonsky.com
Selma Historic Union Station / Exit 97
500 Railroad St, Selma
919-965-9841
This 1924 station has been completely restored and now provides Amtrak service. Enjoy exhibits and memorabilia on rail history and the Town of Selma.
http://selma-nc.com
Recreation & Relaxation
Athletes Choice Batting Center
310 Robeson St., Fayetteville
910-487-HITS
Indoor facility with 5 pitching mounds, 5 practice tunnels and 5 batting cages.
Athletes Choice Batting Center / Exit 52
310 Robeson St., Fayetteville
910-487-HITS
Indoor facility with five pitching mounds, five practice tunnels and five batting cages.
Battle Park / Exit 138
Falls Rd., NC 43-48, Rocky Mount
252-972-1151
This park is the site of the original village of Rocky Mount and offers picnic facilities, scenic overlooks and walks along the Tar River. The largest single-span wooden-arch bridge in the Southeast connects Stith and Talbert Parks.
Blount Street Skate / Exit 52
500 Blount St, Fayetteville
910-867-2424
Test your skills at the second largest indoor skate center in the United States.
Buckhorn Lake / Exit 121
Located off Hwy 581 on State Road 1142, Wilson
252-399-2266
Buckhorn Reservoir consists of 850 acres of water and 350 acres of land for a variety of sporting activities: skiing, boating, fishing, personal watercraft, picnicking and camping.
Cape Fear River Trail / Exit 58 (image to the right)
Trail access at Jordan Soccer Complex on Treetop Lane, Fayetteville
910-433-1547
A secluded trail that winds for nearly 4 miles through a beautiful blend of trees, plants and wildlife with spectacular views of the river.
http://fcpr.us/river_trail.php
Clark Park Nature Center
631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville
910-433-1579
Natural woodland area with hiking trails and campground, as well as a Nature Center featuring seasonal exhibits of North Carolina wildlife, plants, geology and more.
Clark Park Nature Center / Exit 58
631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville
910-433-1579
Natural woodland area with hiking trails and campground, as well as a Nature Center featuring seasonal exhibits of North Carolina wildlife, plants, geology and more.
Clemmons State Forest / Exit 97
2411 Old US Hwy. 70 W, Clayton
919-553-5651
This state forest offers a mix of pine and hardwood forests and a pleasant rolling terrain highlighted by streams and rock outcroppings accessible by a series of well-marked trails.
http://dfr.state.nc.us
Dunn Erwin Rail Trail / Exit 73
Intersection of Ashe Ave. and Powell Ave., Dunn
910-892-3282
This scenic 5.3-mile rail trail corridor has been transformed into a nature trail for walking, biking and strolling. Trailheads are located in both downtown Dunn and downtown Erwin.
Erwin River Park / Exit 73
Located off 217 bridge, Erwin
Access the Cape Fear River at the Erwin River Park for river adventures and picnic facilities.
Fantasy Lake / Exit 41
5869 Permastone Lake Rd, Hope Mills
910-424-9999
A complete family water park featuring water slides, paddle boats, trapeze swings and more.
http://fantasylakewaterpark.com
Howell Woods / Exit 90 (image to the right)
6601 Devil’s Race Track Rd., Four Oaks
919-938-0115
A 2,856-acre “outdoor” classroom of mature bottomland hardwood forest and swamps, which offers more than 30 miles of unpaved roads and trails for hiking, fishing and bird watching.
http://johnstoncc.edu/howellwoods
Lake Gaston / Exit 176 (image to the right)
475 Eaton Ferry Rd., Littleton
866-730-5711
One of the truly outstanding lakes in the country with over 20,000 acres and 350 miles of shoreline. Public swimming and boat ramp at Lake Gaston Day Use Area.
http://lakegastonchamber.com
Lake Pines / Exit 56
1209 Lake Pines Dr, Fayetteville
910-630-2400
Two-acre, spring-fed lake with a sandy beach, diving boards, slides and picnic area, as well as volleyball, tennis and horseshoe courts.
Lumber River State Park / Exit 14
2819 Princess Ann Rd.
910-628-9844
Located on a black water river, this park offers 7,936 acres of land and 115 miles of state natural and scenic waters, 81 miles of which are also designated national wild and scenic waters.
http://ncsparks.net/luri.html
Medoc Mountain State Park / Exit 160 (image to the right)
1541 Medoc State Park Rd., Hollister
252-586-6588
Offers seven hiking trails, a picnic shelter, individual and group camping sites, fishing and canoeing on Little Fishing Creek and picnic facilities, as well as educational programming throughout the year. Eleven miles of new bridle trails just opened this summer.
www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/memo/main.php
Neuse Adventures Canoe & Kayak / Exit 97
2975 Covered Bridge Rd, Clayton
919-553-3295
Enjoy two or four-hour guided canoe or kayak trips along the Neuse River. Reservations required.
Neuse River Walk / Exit 95
100 Front St., Smithfield
919-934-0887
Begin the River Walk Trail at the Historic Hastings House for the 1.5-mile walk along the Neuse River.
http://downtownsmithfield.com
Raven Rock State Park / Exit 73
3009 Raven Rock Rd., Lillington
910-893-4888
Eleven miles of hiking trails and 7 miles of bridle trails, among steep bluffs and outcrops.
http://ncsparks.net
River Falls Park / Exit 173 (image to the right)
Hwy. 301, Weldon
800-522-4282
Offers easy access to the Roanoke River with an overlook that offers a great vantage point for viewing the rapids of the Roanoke River, playground, soccer field, boat ramp, picnic shelter and restroom.
www.historicweldonnc.com
Roanoke Canal Trail / Exit 173 (image to the right)
15 Jackson St. Ext, Roanoke Rapids
252-537-2769
A 7.5-mile nature trail for hiking and biking containing some of the most impressive and best preserved early nineteenth-century canal construction in the nation. One trail head is the Roanoke Rapids Lake Park, and the other trail head is River Falls Park in Weldon. Along the way is a power canal bulkhead overlook, an overlook at the aqueduct, a canal-powered cotton mill that is now an antique and artisan mall, passenger & freight railroad depots, a tunnel with a painted mural and more. The trail is great for birding and spotting other wildlife.
http://roanokecanal.com
Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area / Exit 173 (image to the right)
145 Oakwood Ave, Roanoke Rapids
252-410-6318
Walking trail, 9-hole frisbee golf course, sand volleyball, swimming access, picnic facilities, a handicapped accessible fishing pier and a playground.
http://www.roanokecanal.com/rrlakepark
Roanoke River Partners Paddle Trail / Exit 173 (image to the right)
Launch site - River Falls Park, Weldon
800-522-4282
Canoe or kayak down the Roanoke River and camp on one of two platforms right on the riverbank in the historic towns of Halifax and Tillery.
http://roanokeriverpartners.org
Smith Lake Recreation Area / Exit 58
Smith Lake Rd, Fayetteville
910-396-5979
Smith Lake offers mountain bike trails, paint ball, riding stables, a sandy beach with a playground, volleyball, waterslide and pavilions for rent.
http://fortbraggmwr.com
Southern National Speedway / Exit 107
8071 Newsome Mill Rd., Lucama
919-284-1114
Features banked curves,16 speedway club skyboxes, trackside tailgate spaces and full concessions for weekend races April through November.
Spray Park / Exit 138
Sunset Park on Gay St., Rocky Mount
252-972-1151
This park features 10 computer-controlled water spray fountains within a traditional playground structure opened year round with spray elements operable from April through October.
Sunset Park / Exit 138
Sunset Ave. on River Dr., Rocky Mount
This park offers many activities including a miniature train, historic carousel, lighted tennis courts, a softball field, a spray park, a skate park, lighted basketball courts and many picnic shelters.
Tar River Reservoir & Paddle Trail / Exit 138
Bend of the River Rd. and Sapony Creek, Rocky Mount
252-972-1151
This trail is comprised of 10 canoe and kayak access locations that connect over 20 miles of the Tar River and Stony Creek.
The Climbing Place / Exit 52
436 W. Russell St, Fayetteville
910-486-9638
The largest indoor climbing facility in NC with roofs, corners, cracks, arches, slab and arêtes with a professionally-trained staff.
http://theclimbingplace.com
The Lumberton Riverwalk / Exit 17
Luther Britt Park, 671 Branch St, Lumberton
Three-mile loop walking trail with great viewing of the scenic Lumber River.
Tucker Lake / Exit 79
3025 Allen’s Crossroads Rd., Benson
919-894-6090
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Enjoy lake swimming, waterslide, picnic area and campgrounds.
Golf
Anderson Creek Club
125 Whispering Pines Dr, Spring Lake
http://www.andersoncreekgolf.com
Bayonet at Puppy Creek Golf Course
349 S. Parker Church Rd, Raeford
http://www.bayonet.com
Baywood Golf Club
904 Four Wood Dr, Fayetteville
http://www.dsgolfcenters.com
Cardinal Country Club/ Exit 97
363 Parrish Memorial Rd, Selma
919-284-3647
A semi-private facility featuring tall pines, canals, ponds and bunkers to create a challenging course. The signature hole is #18 - a 580 yard, par 5, with dogleg left fairway.
Carolina Lakes Golf Course
53 Carolina Lakes Rd, Sanford
http://www.carolina-lakes.com
Carvers Falls Golf Range
543 Carver Fall Rd, Fayetteville
http://www.golfrangeguys.com
Chicora Golf Club
494 Chicora Club Dr, Dunn
910-897-7366
Cliffwood Golf Club
3811 Martin Luther King Dr, Lumberton
910-738-9400
Cypress Lakes Golf Course
2126 Cypress Lakes Rd, Hope Mills
Gate Four Golf & Country Club
6775 Irongate Dr, Fayetteville
http://www.gatesfour.com
Happy Valley Country Club
2123 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway E, Wilson
252-237-6611
http://www.happyvalley.com
Hope Mills Golf Course
3625 Golfview Rd, Hope Mills
Keith Hills Country Club
216 Country Club Dr, Buies Creek
http://www.campbell.edu
Keith Hills Golf Club I & II
Keith Hills Rd, Buies Creek
910-893-5051
Kings Grant Golf Club
347 Shawcroft Rd, Fayetteville
http://www.kingsgrantgolf.com
Northgreen Country Club
900 Northgreen Ln, Rocky Mount
252-446-7224
http://www.northgreengolf.net
Ole Bluff Golf Course
2936 George Owen Rd, Fayetteville
Pine Burr Golf
Highway 401 S, Lillington
910-893-5788
Pine Crest Country Club
110 Nigel Dr, Lumberton
910-738-6541
Pine Hollow Golf Club/ Exit 97
3300 E. Garner Rd, Clayton
919-553-4554
18 holes - 419 Burmunda fairways with Crenshaw bentgrass greens. Newly renovated in 2001, designed by Bob Moore. Driving range, practice green and pro shop.
http://www.pinehollowgolf.com
Putt Putt of Wilson
1201 S. Ward Blvd, Wilson
252-237-6225
Reedy Creek Golf Course (image to the right)
585 Reedy Creek Rd, Four Oaks
919-934-7502
http://www.reedycreekgolf.com
Riverwood Golf & Athletic Club/ Exit 97
400 Riverwood Dr, Clayton
919-550-1919
A 27-hole, tournament caliber golf facility designed by Pete Postlewait along the terrain of the Neuse River. Features 7,200 yards of fairways and bentgrass greens.
http://www.rwgac.com
Ryder Golf Course
56 Normandy Drive Bldg. 1, Fort Bragg
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/sportsrec/golf/ryder/ryder.htm
Sandy Ridge Golf
211 Clubhouse Dr, Dunn
910-892-6424
Stryker Golf Course
Bldg. K-1219 (Bragg Blvd. Knox street & Gruber Road), Fort Bragg
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/sportsrec/golf/stryker/stryker.htm
The Golf Practice Range
4058 Legend Ave, Fayetteville
The Neuse Golf Club/ Exit 87
918 Birkdale Dr, Clayton
919-550-0550
Designed by John LaFoy, this course is ranked first by Golf Digest as "value for the money" and fifth for golf course condition in North Carolina
http://www.neusegolf.com
Tobacco Road Golf Club
442 Tobacco Rd, Sanford
http://www.tobaccoroadgolf.com
Wedgewood Public Golf Course
311 Old Stantonsburg Rd, Wilson
252-237-2761
http://www.wilsonnc.org/parksrec.com
Willow Lakes Golf Course
227 Reilly Rd., Bldg. 190, Fayetteville
http://www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/GA/9010.htm
Willow Springs Country Club
3033 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-291-5171
http://www.willowspringscc.yahoo.com
Wilson Country Club
4509 Country Club Dr, Wilson
252-291-1144
http://www.wilsoncc.org
Wilson Driving Range
1905 Downing St, Wilson
252-399-7686
Shopping
Angels & Antiques
1213 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-433-4454
http://www.angelsandantiques.com
Antique & Art Market
106 E. Main St, Spring Hope
252-478-8129
Antique & Gift Mall
123 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-485-7602
Antique Furniture Restoration
209 Puzzle Creek Dr, Fayetteville
910-483-0226
AntiqueWish/ Exit 98
110 West Anderson St, Selma
919-202-4900
Biggs Park Mall
2800 N. Elm St, Lumberton
http://www.biggspark.com
Bishop's Emporium/ Exit 98
109 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-965-7299
Bobby Langston Antiques, Inc.
2620 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-237-8224
http://www.langstonantiques.com
Boone’s Antiques
2014 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-237-1508
http://www.boonesantique.com
Boulevard Plaza
1301 Ward Blvd, Wilson
Boykin Antique’s & Appraisals, Inc.
2013 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-237-1700
Brentwood Shopping Center
2801 Ward Blvd, Wilson
Canterbury Village
2302 W. Nash St, Wilson
Carolina Premium Outlets/ Exits 97 & 95 (image to the right)
1025 Industrial Park Dr, Smithfield
919-989-8757
Enjoy savings of 25-65% every day at an exciting collection of over 80 outlet stores from the world's finest designers and name brands like Banana Republic, Nautica, Nike, Coach, Liz Claiborne, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger.
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/carolina
Centura Shopping
2700 N. Ward Blvd, Wilson
Church Street Galleries & Fulford’s Antiques, Inc.
2001 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-246-0808
Colonial Craftsman
311 S. Tarboro St, Wilson
252-237-4410
Corbett’s Reproduction & Refinishing
315 Herring Avenue, Wilson
252-243-6828
http://www.corbettsreproductions.com
Cornerstone Custom Furniture
2706 Forest Hills Loop, Wilson
252-237-0374
Cross Creek Mall
419 Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville
http://www.crosscreekmall.com
Dan's Used Furniture/Exit 79
114 S. Market St, Benson
919-894-3664
David R. Walters Antiques
1110 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-483-5832
Déjà vu Antiques & More
5539 Trade St, Hope Mills
910-424-3693
Ed Hicks Antiques, Guns & Military Collectibles
819 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville
910-425-7000
http://www.warpathmilitaria.com
Epic Designs
117 N. Pine St, Spring Hope
252-478-7466
Etheridge Design & Handcrafted Reproductions
4546 A Highway 117, Wilson
252-237-4442
European Gifts & Collectibles
137 Westwood Shopping Center, Fayetteville
910-868-2178
Fikewood Plaza Shopping Center
Highway 301 N, Wilson
Flame Keeper
308 Hay St, Fayetteville
Forest Hills Shopping Center
1700 Raleigh Rd Pkwy, Wilson
Four Oaks Auction Gallery/Exit 87
102 S. Main St, Four Oaks
919-963-3482
Fulford Antique Warehouse
320 Barnes St, Wilson
252-243-7727
G & L Auctions/ Exit 97
1525 Fire Tower Rd, Selma
919-965-9869
Gabriel’s Home Décor
2651 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville
910-484-8877
Gateway Shopping Center
2800 Raleigh Rd Pkwy, Wilson
Gayle's Old-N-New/ Exit 95
135 N. Third St, Smithfield
919-938-0034
Godwin’s Auction Gallery
102 W. Nash Street, Spring Hope
252-478-6660
Golden East Crossing Mall
1100 N. Wesleyan Blvd. (Hwy. 301 N), Rocky Mount
252-977-6464
http://www.goldeneastcrossing.com
Good Place Antiques and Things
120 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-485-1270
Harris Auction Gallery & Antique Mall
2419 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville
910-424-0033
Hart T. Wiggins Custom Furniture
5747 NC 58 Highway N, Wilson
252-237-0313
Heirloom Antiques
600 Drypoint Ln, Hope Mills
910-423-8555
Heritage Crossing
3401 Raleigh Rd Pkwy, Wilson
In The Attic
6322 Ramsey St, Fayetteville
910-822-8842
J & D Antiques & Classics
242 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-484-3984
Jean’s Antiques, Inc.
205 S. Main St, Wilson
252-238-2146
Keepsake Corner/Exit 98
110 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-975-0407
Kencraft Custom Furniture
611 B Goldsboro St, Wilson
252-291-7180
Kencraft Custom Furniture & Clock Repairs
2610 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-243-0028
Larry's Antiques/Exit 98
202 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-965-9564
Little Shop of Treasures
2015 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-243-0833
Marcia Stancil Antiques
2020 Highway 301 S, Wilson
252-399-2093
Mark Jonathan Mueller Cabinetmaker
4430 Wiggins Mill Rd, Wilson
252-239-2093
Memory Lane Antiques & Collectibles
2838 Owen Dr, Fayetteville
910-433-4395
Mule City Flea Market & Antiques/ Exit 79
100 W. Brocklyn St, Benson
919-207-4277
Not Quite Antiques
108 Roxie Ave, Fayetteville
910-323-0300
Nowell & Company & Antiques
2801 Ward Blvd, Wilson
252-237-3881
Old Heritage Restorations
311 Williams St, Fayetteville
910-484-6767
http://www.oldheritagerestorations.com
One World Cavern
807 Elm St, Fayetteville
Pack Ratter's Nest/ Exit 98
111 S. Raiford St, Selma
919-262-4078
Parkwood Mall & Plaza
1501 Ward Blvd, Wilson
Pink Flamingo Thrift & Gift/ Exit 97
417 E. Second St, Clayton
919-550-0166
Plantation House
1327 Morganton Rd, Fayetteville
910-484-4584
Precious Memories Antiques and Collectibles/ Exit 98
117 S. Raiford St, Selma
919-202-4777
R S Custom Furniture Refinishing & Repair
310 E. Barnes St, Wilson
252-243-6011
Railroad Street Antiques & Collectibles/ Exit 98
107 E. Railroad St, Selma
919-965-9659
Regency Plaza
2101 S. Tarboro St, Wilson
Reid's Country Sampler/ Exit 98
109 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-965-7299
Reminisce
2117 Clinton Rd, Fayetteville
910-223-6009
Riverside Mill / Exit 173 (image to the right)
200 Mill Street, Weldon
252-536-3100
Experience the rebirth of a historic Carolina cotton mill. Shop for unique gifts, antiques roadshow treasures and handmade Carolina products in a glorious setting. Explore our gleaming, spacious antiques mall and the largest gallery of craft art on I-95. Enjoy charming specialty shops and monthly live auctions.
http://www.riversidemill.net
Savannah's Antiques/ Exit 98
1024 S. Pollock St, Selma
919-291-1428
Selma Cotton Mill Flea Market/ Exit 98
1105 W. Anderson St, Selma
919-202-0794
Shehadeh Antiques
401 S. Washington St, Rocky Mount
252-985-3355
Sunrise Antiques & Furniture Liquidators
102 W. Divine St., Dunn
910-523-5230
Sykes’ Seed Store & Antiques
103 S. Pine St, Spring Hope
252-478-8129
Tarbridge Military Collectibles
960 Country Club Dr, Fayetteville
910-488-7207
The Cotton Exchange
226 Donaldson St, Fayetteville
910-486-4747
The Livery Antiques
147 Maxwell St, Fayetteville
The Mill
3700 South Main St, Hope Mills
910-425-4155
The Parlor/ Exit 98
212 W. Anderson St, Selma
919-975-0371
The Shabby Rose
147 Maxwell St, Fayetteville
910-822-8200
Toisnot Village
4030 Ward Blvd, Wilson
Towel Town
248 Southwest Main St, Rocky Mount
252-446-3124
Trading Post
2831 Raleigh Rd, WIlson
252-291-7678
http://www.tradingpostusa.biz
Treasury Antiques/ Exit 98 (image to the right)
100 South Raiford St, Selma
919-965-5335
TWM Antique Mall/ Exit 98
112 S. Pollock St, US Hwy 301, Selma
919-965-6699
Valentine-Fuller Antiques
225 W. Washington St, Nashville
252-459-7770
Visual Pleasure Antiques
107 S. Raiford St, Selma
919-965-0030
Westwood Village Shopping Center
2500 Forest Hills Rd, Wilson
White Trash & Colorful Accessories
223 Franklin St, Fayetteville
910-482-0005
http://www.franklinstreetplace.com
Whitley’s Treasure In Wood
7116 Gum Pond Rd, Wilson
252-238-2298
Wilkinson Art & Antiques
116 S. Pine St, Spring Hope
252-478-7722
Wilson Antique Mall
2028 Goldsboro St, Wilson
252-293-0800
Wilson Square Shopping Center
925 Ward Blvd, Wilson
Winoca Shopping Center
602 Ward Blvd, Wilson
Woodright Co. Furniture
5753 NC 58 Highway N, Wilson
252-243-9663
Yankee Antiques & Reproductions
242a Hay Street, Fayetteville
412-337-1644